ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Applauds President Trump for Helping Unleash Alaska Energy Production * ARLINGTON, VA On Thursday, the Trump administration announced plans to allow oil and gas drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), as well as a handful of other actions, aimed at "modernizing land and resource management" as well as "public health and safety" across the state.  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Alaska Celebrates Landmark Victory as Trump Administration Advances ANWR Development * Anchorage, Alaska AFP-Alaska celebrates a historic moment for Alaskans as the Trump administration reaffirms its commitment to the state's economic future and a significant step in unlocking the vast potential of Alaska's natural resources through the Arctic National Wildlife Refug more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Americans Continue to Back Democrats' Fight for Affordable Healthcare Against Republican Shutdown Nearly one month into the Republican-driven government shutdown, Americans overwhelmingly support  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * A conversation with BakerHostetler's Andrew Grossman (Part 1 of 2) The attorney and think-tank fellow talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the increased scrutiny of the nonprofit sector, the potential effects of that scrutiny on civil society, the Trump administration's recently reported plans to enhance the IRS's criminal-investigative division, and the potential effects of that enhanceme more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Announces Costly Intention to Backtrack on Coal Retirements, Keeping Expensive Culley Plant Online Past 2027 * EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Today, CenterPoint Energy announced an intention to delay plans to retire Unit 3 of its F.B. Culley Generating Station, backtracking on their commitment to be entirely coal-free by 2027. In previous CenterPoint plans, the utility wrote that "C more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * Coalition Working to Protect Sensitive Voter Information Seeks to Intervene in Lawsuits Filed by DOJ in New York and Maine * WASHINGTON, DC Today, the League of Women Voters of New York Staterepresented by Campaign Legal Center (CLC) and the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law (Brennan Center) filed a motion to intervene as a defendant in a lawsuit brought by the US De more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Coalition Working to Protect Sensitive Voter Information Seeks to Intervene in Lawsuits Filed by DOJ in New York and Maine * Washington, DC Today, the League of Women Voters of New York State represented by Campaign Legal Center (CLC) and the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law (Brennan Center) filed a motion to intervene as a defendant in a lawsuit brought by the U.S.  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 25 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, issued the following statement on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * CODEPINK Condemns Trump's Criminal Escalation Toward War in Venezuela WASHINGTON - Once again, the United States is dragging our hemisphere to the brink of war. President Trump has ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group, the Navy's most advanced and dea more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Conservatives Oppose Bloated Obamacare Handouts By Rachel Loren No Republican in Congress voted for the expanded Obamacare subsidies. Democrats lied to the American people when they promised their expansion of these subsidies was only temporary and to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Now Democrats are shutting down the government unless these COVID credits are made permanent, costing taxpayers $350 billion  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Aligning APEC Beyond Trade Turmoil By Philip Luck and Richard Gray Introduction On October 31, world leaders will convene in Gyeongju, South Korea, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum at a critical moment for the global economy. Across the region, countries are grappling with the challenge of sustaining growth amid a tumultuous global environme more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * APEC's Opportunity to Catalyze Mineral Security Cooperation By Erin L. Murphy and Philip Luck Critical minerals play an increasingly important role not only in technology used on a daily basis but also in important military, medical, and emerging technology applications. Reliable access to these resources is key to maintaining a technological and competitive edge. more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * U.S. Carrier to the Caribbean: A Step Closer to War By Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park The Trump administration announced that the Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group (CSG) will deploy to the Caribbean to help "dismantle Transnational Criminal Organizations and counter narco-terrorism in defense of the Homeland." The CSG had been in the Mediterranean for exercis more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 25 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * 'Theocrat' Sen. Barrasso shames 'No Kings' rallies and nonreligious partners FFRF Action Fund's "Theocrat of the Week" is Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., for deriding the recent "No Kings" protests as more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 24 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * FFRF's 48th Annual Convention: A joyful, urgent call for reason and democracy * The Freedom From Religion Foundation's 48th Annual Convention in Myrtle Beach, S.C., held Oct. 16-19 was a vibrant reminder that reason and constitutional principles have the power to move hearts as well as stir activism. From Friday's opening anthem to Saturday night's standing-room-o more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * Groundwork's Jacquez Reacts to September CPI Release, Says Working Families Pummeled by Higher Prices * The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% in September and 3% over the past year, up from 2.9% in August. Inflation remains stubbornly high and shows no sign of easing, leaving families paying more each month for essentials while triple more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news wrapup, This Week in Climate Action - Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering energy affordability, conservation attacks from the Trump administration, and states' work to protect the environment and democracy. Be sure to follow LCV on Faceb more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Democrats for Education Reform issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * New NJ Poll: Mikie Sherrill Holds 9-Point Lead in Race for Governor Overwhelming Majority of Voters Support Early Intervention Policies to Improve 3rd Grade Literacy * Trenton, NJ -- A new statewide poll commissioned by Education Reform Now Advocacy (ERNA) shows Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill holding a commanding 9-point lead (49% to 40%) over Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli i more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- The New York State Nurses Association issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * NYSNA NURSES TAKE ACTION ACROSS THE CITY TO DEFEND NYC'S HEALTHCARE Nurses Joined with Community Allies and Elected Officials for Week of Action to Ensure There Are Always Enough Nurses to Care for Our City Amidst Looming Medicaid Cuts, NYSNA Nurses Speak Out About How Hospitals Can Defend Safe Patient Care * On Thursday, Oct. 23, New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) nu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Semiconductor Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * SIA Statement on the American AI Exports Program * Friday, Oct 24, 2025, 3:25pm by Semiconductor Industry Association WASHINGTONOctober 24, 2025The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA Vice President of Government Affairs David Isaacs on the American AI Exports Program and the recently released Request f more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The Alliance for Retired Americans issued the following news release: * * * Statement by Retiree Leader Richard Fiesta on the 2.8% COLA Increase for Social Security Beneficiaries * The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding the announcement that there will be a 2.8% cost-of-living (COLA) benefit increase for millions of Social Security beneficiaries, disabled veteran more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The Association of American Universities issued the following statement on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Statement of AAU President Barbara R. Snyder on the Association's Legal Filing Challenging the $100,000 H-1B Visa Petition Fee The following is a statement from Association of American Universities President Barbara R. Snyder on the presidential proclamation requiring the $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa petitions: We agree with President Trump that it is in our nation's b more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * Statement on the Knesset's Vote Toward the Annexation of the West Bank * Washington, D.C. | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) urges the international community to reject the Knesset's preliminary vote to extend Israeli law to the occupied West Bankan unlawful step toward annexation that contradicts President Trump's policy and the stated more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Accountable.US, an organization that says it conduct investigations to expose conflicts of interest, issued the following news release: * * * The Real Price of Trump's Anti-Consumer Policies: $18 Billion and Climbing * New Report Details $18 Billion in Trump Consumer Rollbacks as Prices Increase Again WASHINGTON, DC - As inflation rose once again in September, a new report from Accountable.US revealed today that since Janu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber, Ohio Chamber Host U.S. Representative Mike Carey for Roundtable on Tax Reform * COLUMBUS, OH - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce hosted U.S. Representative Mike Carey (R-OH-15) for a roundtable discussion in Columbus, Ohio with local business leaders on the pro-growth business tax provisions in President Trump's One Big Beautiful B more PR

HAILEY, Idaho, Oct. 25 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release: * * * New Trump Proposals, Unveiled During a Government Shutdown, Benefit Narrow Commercial Beef Interests at the Expense of Western Public Lands Washington, DC - The USDA's recently announced plan to "Fortify the American Beef Industry" ignores the real issues facing the livestock sector and the profound ecological cost to U.S. public lands. By weakening environmental oversight, expanding grazing in s more PR